The Role of Leaders in Innovation

The Role of Leaders in Innovation

Post is made of two assignments

Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability

1. What confidence level does the report give to the statement that the amount
and quality of water is changing due to altered precipitation and snowmelt?
Hint: confidence level is reported in brackets ( ). 1 point
2. Name one response – as described in this report – that species have had to
climate change. 1 point
3. On page 6, what type of outcome does climate-related hazards and disasters
have on livelihoods? 1 point
4. In Figure SPM.2 on page 7, what is the confidence level that climate change
attributed to (caused) major observed impacts on the marine ecosystem in
the Western North Atlantic? 1 point
5. Which region does the report specifically say is using mangrove reforestation
in its climate adaptation plans? 1 point
6. Which of the five reasons for concern (RFCs) in Assessment Box SPM.1 on
page 12 mentions the potential for tipping points to cause sudden and
permanent ecosystem changes if temperatures rise 3ºC? 1 point
Geography 1200.2A Assignment 2: Climate Change Page 2 of 3
7. Read section B-2 from page 14-20. What are the three consequences that
coastal systems and low-lying areas will face due to rising sea levels? 3 points
8. In section B-2, what geographic areas are most at risk to food security in the
face of climate change? 1 point
9. In Assessment Box SPM.2 Table 1, pages 21-25, what are the climatic drivers
behind urban flooding and subsequent damage to property and
infrastructure in North America? 3 points
10. On page 25, what confidence level does the report give to the fact that
working together and actions taken at a range of levels – from individual to
governments – enhance adaptation planning? 1 point
11. In Table SPM.1 on page 27, what is one listed example of an Ecosystem
management approach that could be used to manage the risks of climate
change? 1 point
Part B
Read IPCC 2014: Mitigation (available on course Blackboard Learning website) and
answer the following questions in the space provided below using pen or pencil.
One-word and/or short-phrase answers are acceptable.

1. Fill in the blanks in the following objective described in SPM.2:
The ultimate objective … is to achieve… stabilization of __________________________
concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent __________________
anthropogenic interference with the climate ____________________________. 3 points
Read SPM.3 (pages 6-9). Answer the following questions:
2. What temporarily reduced emissions during the period 2000-2010? 1 point
3. What does the unit of measurement “GtCO2eq” stand for? 1 point
Geography 1200.2A Assignment 2: Climate Change Page 3 of 3
4. Looking at Figure SPM.2 on page 9, what are the indirect CO2 emissions (by
%) from the various sectors that contribute to the approximate 25% direct
emissions from producing electricity and heat: 5 points
a. Energy:
b. Industry:
c. Transport:
d. Buildings:
e. Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU):
5. Using Table SPM.1 on page 13, what is the likelihood that concentrations
greater than 1000 parts per million (ppm) CO2eq in 2100 will keep the
temperature changes below 1.5ºC? 1 point
Read SPM.5, pages 26-29. Answer the following questions:
6. Fill in the blanks:
In some countries, _______________________________ polices specifically aimed at
________________________ GHG emissions – alongside technology and other polices –
have helped to __________________ the link between GHG emissions and ___________.
4 points

2:The Role of Leaders in Innovation

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Assignment Overview

This course explores the role of leaders in creating organizations that innovate. This requires an understanding of the skills of the leader, as well as the global context of leadership. In this assignment, you will analyze leadership practices in innovative organizations and your own strengths and weaknesses as a leader.

Instructions

Select and explain at least two leadership practices (see Leslie’s white paper) and how they support innovation in organizations. Explain the relevance of these practices to either one of the case studies for this course (Intuitive Surgical or Procter & Gamble), or to your own work context.

Explain how established leadership practices support innovation in organizations.
Analyze the role of discovery skills for their support of innovation in organizations.
Analyze the role of delivery skills for their support of innovation in organizations.
Assess strengths and weaknesses related to leadership skills and an individual’s ability to support innovation.
Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.

Leaders in Innovation